The Ants Go Marching

We have become ant obsessed. Okay, maybe I'm the only one obsessed, but we have definitely all been fascinated as we've watched Harvester ants create their tunnels. It is amazing how much they have accomplished in less than 48 hours. What an awesome birthday present Nana and Grandpa! The habitat has been lit up in Joshua's room at night but moves to the living room during the day so we can watch their progress.

April 8th, 4:48 p.m.

Joshua pokes starter holes in gel and ants are added.
April 8th, 7:58 p.m.

Starter tunnels are being widened.
April 9th, 3:19 a.m.

Yes, I woke up in the middle of the night and had to check on the ants. Look at all they've accomplished in seven hours!
April 9th, 8:07 a.m.

Guesses are made on where the tunnels will connect.
April 9th, 12:14 p.m.

We were wrong. They turned before connecting. Those crazy ants.
April 9th, 1:35 p.m.

Apparently they heard us and decided that joining the tunnels would be a good idea.
April 10th, 9:53 a.m.

From the front...
....and the back.
Harvester ants are famous for being the first ants to travel into space in 2003. This habitat is similar to the one used on that space mission.